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Detain the enemy, remember the bomb: When towns become NZ Army training grounds

'It's a game of cat and mouse, and you’re not necessarily the cat.'

'Pattern of behaviour': $38k plan to combat burnouts, drug use on waterfront

Boulders and new parking layouts aim to curb the bad behaviour.

‘They weren’t happy at all’: Why backlash to a $695 bottle of wine is ridiculous

OPINION: Affronted phone calls and texts were flying around all over Bay's wine community.

Students' fashion to set the show alight

The Hawke's Bay A and P Show is on Thursday and Friday.

Historic Tararua station and hunting business for sale after 100 years

Ora Station on market for the first time in 100 years.

Letters: Is it time for a grand coalition?

OPINION: Many Herald readers sent in letters and tributes after the death of Jim Bolger.

Bay grower's 50-year avocado gamble pays off in wild spring winds

Doug Brown planted hundreds of pine trees to shield his orchard from the wind.

'Missing in action': Dad of Kiwi in Ukraine seeks return of son's body

Ian and Sue Braggins say they will believe their son is alive until a body is found.

Rural paper celebrates 300th issue milestone

Coast & Country News marks 300 editions in October 2025, spanning 25 years in print.

Virtual lessons bring the farm to the classroom

About 50 Kiwi farming families now host virtual sessions with schools through Farmer Time.

‘The work now begins’: Couper takes Whangārei’s top job after election win

Vince Cocurullo exits after 12 years on council and one term as mayor.

‘Really pleased’: Larsen takes Kaipara mayoralty after razor-thin result

Final count gave Jonathan Larsen a 21-vote lead over closest rival Snow Tane.

Cleared in court: Teacher not guilty of abusing boy while he was babysitting her kids

The woman said it was the boy who made sexual advances, which she'd rebuffed.

Police probe after teen park fight leaves one injured

Both schools linked to those involved are helping with the investigation.

‘Covid killed the magazine’: Reader’s Digest discontinues print edition, moves solely to online

After 75 years on NZ shelves, Reader’s Digest has moved on to the digital world.

Samoans losing patience as Manawanui wreck and payout questions linger

NZ paid Samoa $6m over the incident, but communities are still waiting for funds.